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Definition of caricaturist

caricaturist

/ˌkær.ɪ.kəˈtʃʊr.ɪst/
car · i · ca · tur · ist
Plural:caricaturists
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Adjective:caricatural
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caricaturist Lexical Profile

caricaturist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An artist or writer who creates caricatures by exaggerating the distinctive features or peculiarities of a subject for comic or satirical effect.

Example

"The street caricaturist sketched a humorous portrait of the tourists in just a few minutes."

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• Rhymes for caricaturist

• Nearby Words

carhop
caribou
caricature
caricaturist
carillon
caring
caringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from 'caricature' plus the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Italian 'caricatura', from 'caricare' meaning 'to load' or 'exaggerate'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caricaturist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caricaturist
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